Offshoots & Splinter Groups
of Worldwide Church of God
There are hundreds of offshoots and splits from the Worldwide Church of God; therefore, it is impossible to list, or keep track of, all of them. We list the ones we have had the most inquiries on.
To understand more about the history of the earlier breakaway groups, read the Outsider's Inside Update Newsletters which looks behind the scenes at the real activities and associations pertaining to the "transformation" of the Worldwide Church of God and their New Age agenda.
Also read:
Where Do I Find the "One True Church"?
UPDATE: In April 2009 Worldwide Church of God changed their name in the United States to Grace Communion International.
"...Take heed that no man deceive you." ~ Matthew 24:4
THE PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD (Gerald Flurry)
THE RESTORED CHURCH OF GOD (David C. Pack)
LIVING CHURCH OF GOD (Roderick C. Meredith)
INTERCONTINENTAL CHURCH OF GOD (Garner Ted Armstrong)
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD, AN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
CHURCH OF GOD'S FAITHFUL (Robert G. Ardis)
INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF GOD (Ronald L. Dart)
CHURCH OF GOD, AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY (David Hulme)
CHRISTIAN BIBLICAL CHURCH OF GOD (Fred R. Coulter)
THE CHURCH OF GOD-PKG (Ronald Weinland)
HOUSE OF YAHWEH (Yisrayl Hawkins)
WORLWIDE CHURCH OF GOD SPLINTER GROUPS (list)
The Philadelphia Church of God (Gerald Flurry)
- Mike's Enlightenment Page
Much information on PCG and Gerald Flurry; articles, critiques, testimonies, letters, etc.
The Restored Church of God (David C. Pack):
- Information on the Restored Church of God (David C. Pack)
Contains links to our articles and letters on RCG. - Testimonies from those impacted by Restored Church of God
- To All Who Are Considering Joining Restored Church of God
Living Church of God (Roderick C. Meredith):
- What Happens if I Join Roderick Meredith's Living Church of God?
- Eight Dead in March 12, 2005 Living Church of God Shooting!!
Letters to ESN, covering the LCG shooting spree that happened during Sabbath services. - Testimonies from those impacted by Living Church of God
- Speaking of Global: Re-inventing the wheel
Taken from OIU Newsletter Vol. 2, Pt. 2. After Roderick Meredith was disfellowshipped from Worldwide Church of God, Global COG was born almost the same day. - Roderick C. Meredith has given many false prophecies in the past. To read some of them, go to Pt. 2 of the Robert Gerringer Letter and search for the word "Meredith."
Intercontinental Church of God (Garner Ted Armstrong):
- For Those Needing Information on Garner Ted Armstrong
- Garner Ted Armstrong and the Masseuse
- Letter Regarding the Immorality of Garner Ted Armstrong
This excellent letter was distributed to the Church of God International brethren and may be applied to all cases of evil that is propagated by those who have absolute power, no matter the name of the group. Covers whether we can judge another's behavior. - Communiqué From The Council Requesting Garner Ted Armstrong's Removal Document directed to HWA in 1973, expressing why GTA was not spiritually qualified to remain in high office. As a result, these ministers were slandered and accused. Also mentions that God does not deal with His church at this time by "special revelation."
- "None of God's Servants Were Perfect" (for those who like to use this reasoning)
- My Journey From the Depths of Despair
Testimony by survivor of Garner Ted Armstrong's false teachings. - Stories About GTA Are True
Letter from former member who worked with GTA. - Church of God International Teachings Did Not Add Up (original name of ICG)
- GTA Knew WCG Was All About Money
Letter about a former member who knew GTA.
United Church of God, An International Association:
- What You Should Know About United Church of God-AIA
- OIU 3, Pt. 2, OIU 3, pt. 3 and OIU 4, pt. 4
Contains critical information on United Church of God-AIA, including its beginnings. - ESN's letter to author Janis Hutchinson (This section of the letter covers the formation of UCG and the deceitfulness of certain UCG ministers in 1995.)
Church of God's Faithful (Robert G. Ardis)
- Church of God's Faithful is a Splinter of PCG
- Robert Ardis and Church of God's Faithful
- Church of God's Faithful is a Spiritually Dangerous Group!
Independent Church of God (Ronald L. Dart):
- Ronald L. Dart (from OIU Vol. 4, Pt. 4)
Ronald L. Dart was one of the contributing editors of In Transition. Information covering his early beginnings with the Worldwide Church of God, later Church of God International and today, Christian Educational Ministries. CEM produces his "Born to Win" radio program. - Garner Ted Armstrong and the Masseuse
Ron Dart is mentioned several times in this exposé article about GTA. - Ron Dart Says He Has All the Money He Will Ever Need
Church of God, An International Community (David Hulme):
- David Hulme Joins the Pack (from OIU 3, Pt. 1)
Covers how Hulme--who is now teaching most of HWA's doctrines--originally endorsed the WCG new changes and tried to persuade others to do so. - David Hulme (from OIU 4, Pt. 3)
It was Hulme who, as early as 1988, made the initial contacts with the "outside Christian cult watchers" regarding WCG's new changes. - Radio interview with Michael Snyder (Tape RE-6 )
Snyder was David Hulme's assistant and strategist for new doctrine propaganda. This tape offers proof that David Hulme did not reveal all the truth in his resignation letter and was a principal architect with WCG's "transformation" behind members' backs.
Christian Biblical Church of God (Fred R. Coulter) ["Church at Home"]:
- Beware of Fred R. Coulter!
- Christian Biblical Church of God--An Ungodly Experience Nobody Should Have To Endure
- You Saved Me From Fred Coulter's Group
- Fred R. Coulter is Using the Basic Books of Ellen G. White
The Church of God-PKG (Ronald Weinland):
- Ron Weinland and His Prophecies
- All or Nothing Statement by Ron Weinland
- Ronald Weinland indicted by the IRS for Tax Fraud [offsite link]
- Ron Weinland Convicted of 5 Counts of Tax Evasion and on House Arrest
House of Yahweh (Yisrayl Hawkins):
God's Church, Worldwide (David Moore):
Worldwide Church of God Splinter Groups (list):
- Worldwide Church of God Organizational Splits
There are hundreds more splinter groups since this list was formed, plus there are now splits of various splinters. Note: The author of this website holds to many of Herbert Armstrong's doctrines. [offsite link.]